Is there DNA testing to find ancestry?

Question

I only know my matriarchal family. Can patriarchal DNA be revealed ? I am female.

Answer 1

Hey M M,

DNA can assist in identification of your roots, and verify an Ancestrial tree, where it merges with a 'distant cousin'. The Patriarchal test is sometimes called the surname test. Family Tree is one way where a brother, father, uncle, male cousin could help in this testing, but it must be done with a male of the surname. I am putting the description page for Family Tree. There are other tests, and more markers that can help identify matches in a data base of people. You might want to look into those. It was recommended that I take a 37 marker test for my family - the family project recommended that. There is one more test, significantly more expensive that you can take, but that is male also.

Y-DNA67 - 67 Marker Test: the highest resolution Y-DNA test in the world: tests the Y chromosome for genetic matches between males. Results are placed in our Y-DNA database and when 2 people show the same identical or near identical results, we will inform both parties if you have both signed the FTDNA Release Form. A perfect match of 67 markers means a very tight connection: a common ancestor in very recent times. The customer receives a Certificate & report generally describing Y-DNA sequencing and the meaning of probability between matches.

Try some of the other DNA tests, Sorenson is free. I am not sure if you have any male family members that could assist you, I asked an Uncle in one case for my Matriarchal side surname.

The last site in my list describes that Matriarchal testing can be done. "...Matriarchal lines can also be traced, although done in a slightly different manner than those for males. Typically, females who are tracing their ancestral line through their female forebears do so by being identified with a particular Haplogroup, which helps trace through maternal family lines."

Answer 2

It sounds like you need a Y-DNA test so I will stick with this. You will need to have a male descendant of his through his male-only line, for this test, at least if this is what you want. If you're patient, you might as well get the test, but you shouldn't expect to get a "relevant" match right away. I say you might as well get the test because maybe somebody will later on. If you're patient, hopefully a match will eventually show up. The 12-marker test - normal characteristics: General information--probable haplogroup suggestable, but ambiguous--Many people your race can have this, and doesn't prove any relevant connection. 37-43markers-- MAY be good enough 67-markers--About as best as people usually get. You can scavenge a few more. Unfortunately my calculations show that few go up to 67, which decreases your chances of getting matches. ----- EDIT: It is often difficult to have even someone the same surname as you to have had a DNA test. If you're short for money, I DON'T recommend it. For example, all my DNA told me so far is "European, probably". I suppose there is small chances that it could have come from Middle East or Northern Africa, or Western Asia. This is typical, not just me. DNA is not yet very specific, unfortunately.

Answer 3

I saw a story about this on the history channel. This guy wanted to know if he was in any way related to some egyptian buried ina pyramid. I'm sure he had to pay a lot of money to exhume the body, but yes you can do DNA testing to find out if you are related to the person. It might sound kind of sick to exhume a grave and it is a very hard thing to get done without probable cause. Find the person you're looking for and have it done. Or they can do a profile on you and your matriarchial side and come up with a profile for your patriarchial side

Answer 4

yes and its all a bit of a suprise 4 people.colin jackson the black runner and moari stewart newsreader black both had white genes it was on BBC2.i found i was of norse origin but i think thats all inter marriage.Suprisinglt is how many people are decended from ancient britons including celts.it costs some but is fun!Gl

Answer 5

Absolutely. National Geographic has done extensive research on this subject. You should try to access information from their website.

Answer 6

There are places this can be done for a fee.